Cutting out processed food is no easy feat. I know, I've tried it. So here, to set down some ground rules and get you started and explain how to go about cutting out the wrong things and eating the right things are my twenty tips for successfully cutting out processed food. Just google 'cutting out processed food' and there are hundreds of blogs and articles with varying … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Cutting out processed foods to help eczema – day 3
Not much to report today. Day 2 was a bit of a disaster - the aftermath of drinking red wine the evening before has taken its toll. Well it was his birthday and we did have a lovely evening, but things are itchy today as a result. Yesterday was worse. A handover and headache - don't feel sorry for me, it was all self inflicted. We were just about to leave the pub after a … [Read more...]
Cutting out processed foods to help eczema – Day 1
I wanted to do a series of video blogs about this but my iphone has decided I shouldn't be videoing myself. I have managed to go pretty much 'processed food free' now for months but I keep slipping up. I get it right for days at a time and then temptation falls in my path and can't refuse the biscuit... the freefrom cake or gluten free bread. I allow the gluten free bread, … [Read more...]
Merino wool – doesn’t itch eczema, psoriasis or sensitive skin
Wool next your skin? You're probably thinking I'm crazy but this was something of a revelation for me too. Merino wool is actually officially recognised as suitable for people with asthma and eczema skin. I discovered merino wool in the Lake District a few years ago when I had a pair of thin walking trousers and was finding I couldn't keep my legs warm. Rather than invest in … [Read more...]
Why you should NEVER pop a cold sore
This is just a really quick blog post about cold sores. I keep getting asked on my original cold sore blog, "The Do's and Don'ts of cold sores", 'should I pop a cold sore?'The answer? Is NO. Nope. Never. Just don't do it. Apart from it being very painful cold sores are also extremely contagious and can spread if you pick them. I know some people do find relief from popping … [Read more...]